European Protesters Use Water Guns to Fight Overtourism

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Protesters in Barcelona and Mallorca are spraying tourists with water guns to protest overtourism, which is causing rising rents and displacement of residents. The protests highlight local frustrations over the impact of tourism on housing and community life, with some cities implementing taxes and restrictions to curb visitor numbers.
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- Spain tourism: The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona BBC
- Protesters against overtourism take to the streets of southern Europe Reuters
- Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism NPR
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